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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, Durham

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About the Hotel

Frankland Lane, Durham, United Kingdom, DH1 5TA

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham is a contemporary destination situated in the heart of the historic city of Durham. The hotel features stylish accommodations, an inviting restaurant, and flexible meeting spaces, making it ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Guests can enjoy picturesque river views and close proximity to cultural landmarks. It serves as a gateway to experiences in a city rich in history, including the renowned Beamish open-air museum.

Location

Radisson Blu Hotel is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the center of Durham. The property provides easy access to historical sites such as Barnard Castle and other local attractions. For those traveling by car or coach, significant destinations like the Stadium of Light are within a reasonable distance. Additionally, Newcastle is approximately 28 miles away, expanding transportation options for visitors.

Rooms

The hotel offers 207 modern rooms designed for comfort and functionality. Each accommodation includes free Wi-Fi, in-room coffee and tea facilities, and a flat-screen TV with mirror casting. Upgraded suites provide additional luxuries like Nespresso machines, bathrobes, and separate living areas. Family rooms are also available, featuring extra beds to accommodate larger groups, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Eat & Drink

Collage Restaurant is a stylish venue offering a diverse menu with an emphasis on classic British cuisine. Guests can indulge in delicacies such as succulent steaks and smoked haddock kedgeree, while enjoying beautiful river views. The extensive breakfast buffet features a range of dishes from Continental to American cuisine, catering to various taste preferences. The Bar provides a cozy atmosphere for light bites and refreshing drinks, including afternoon tea.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features 11 spacious meeting rooms, accommodating up to 400 guests, with many offering floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase views of the River Wear. A private bar and pre-event area are available for receptions and social gatherings. Guests can also enjoy tailored services from a dedicated team to ensure successful events. The leisure facilities include a lounge area with cathedral views, perfect for relaxation.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Room
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25 m² 
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2 Single beds
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Superior Room
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2 persons
25 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
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2 persons
28 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Durham2700 ft
Airports
Newcastle (NCL) 25.7 mi
Durham Tees Valley (MME) 28.3 mi
Train
Durham Train Station1400 ft
Bus
Bus stop1700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Elevator
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Sports trainer

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Frankland Lane, Durham, United Kingdom, DH1 5TA
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Frankland Lane, Durham, United Kingdom, DH1 5TA
Nearby
Garden
Crook Hall and Gardens
1000 ft
Market Place
Marquess of Londonderry's Statue
1900 ft
Market Place
The Durham Light Infantry Memorial
1800 ft
Durham Market Place
Neptune Statue
1900 ft
Mall
Prince Bishops Shopping Centre
1700 ft
Restaurants
CoHo
1100 ft
Freemans Place
Ebony Champagne Bar
1200 ft
Walkergate
Slug & Lettuce Durham
1200 ft
Unit 7 Walkergate
ASK Italian
1200 ft
Unit 4 Walkergate
Nando's
1400 ft
Freeman's Place Unit 5
Spice Lounge
1700 ft
St Nicholas Cottage Durham Market Place
Cosy Club
1200 ft
Unit 9 The Riverwalk
Sense
1700 ft
97 Claypath
The Food Pit
1900 ft
The Riverwalk

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
80%
liked the hotel and would stay again
View of the cathedral
Efficient reception service
Uncomfortable bed settee
Slightly slow service in the bar
8.0/10
Great
Rooms
8.1
Location
9.2
Service
8.4
Dining
6.5
Guest reviews
8.0/10
based on 14 reviews
4/5 based on 3802 reviews
8.3
8.3/10 based on 5831 reviews
#14 of 20 hotels in Durham based on Tripadvisor
Peter
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.6/10

The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Durham with all-new facilities and a riverfront location, offering easy access to various tourist sites. The rooms are spacious and modern, providing a large, comfortable bed and adequate amenities; however, they lack extra touches. The service is exceptional, ranging from the maintenance staff to the receptionists, making our stay truly special. The dining experience offers well-cooked items with a good selection of organic Quebec cheeses, although hot foods were occasionally served cold. The facilities are top-notch, with a beautiful Collage restaurant on-site. The only downside was the lack of responsiveness to a request for extra bedding.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious and modern, featuring a large, comfortable bed and adequate facilities.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, making our stay extra special with a dedicated team from maintenance to the breakfast staff.
Location
10.0
The hotel is perfectly located in the center of Durham with all-new facilities and a picturesque riverfront setting, within walking distance of major tourist attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offers delicious, well-cooked items and a good selection of organic Quebec cheeses, but some hot dishes arrived cold.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel boasts top-notch facilities, including a beautiful Collage restaurant on-site.
Elliot
United Kingdom, April  2024
6.8/10

The hotel is centrally located in Durham, just a short walk from the city center, with a footbridge conveniently leading to the tourist attractions. The rooms come with good facilities, including breakfast for £79, although they weren't cleaned during our stay and the beds weren't made, missing a fridge. The service was a bit mixed with a lack of response to extra bedding requests, but receptionists were very friendly and professional. The dining experience was average, with well-cooked items but served cold at times. The location offers a great base for exploring Durham, though not directly in the city center. Overall, a decent option for the price.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were well-equipped with good facilities and included breakfast for £79, but they weren't cleaned during our stay, and the beds weren't made. A fridge was missing where it should have been.
Service
6.0
The service was a bit mixed, with a lack of response to extra bedding requests, but the receptionists were very friendly and provided great customer service.
Location
8.0
The hotel is located right in the center of Durham, within walking distance of the city's main attractions, with a footbridge providing easy access to the city center. It offers a convenient base for exploring.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average, with well-cooked items but occasionally served cold. Price for value was fair.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers standard facilities for a comfortable stay.
James
United States of America, April  2024
7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable and well-equipped, but the dining experience left something to be desired. The hotel's location was convenient for exploring Durham, and the service was mostly good, although there were some issues with requests not being met. Overall, a decent option for a stay in the area.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well-appointed with amenities and a good work desk, but sadly, they lacked windows for fresh air.
Service
7.0
The staff, especially the receptionists, were friendly and professional, although they missed fulfilling one of our requests.
Location
9.0
The hotel is centrally located in Durham, making it easy to explore the city on foot and visit nearby attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were a mix; the breakfast was free but lacked variety and the hot food was served cold.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were adequate, though there were no specific details given.
Joe
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.2/10

The hotel offers rooms with all necessary facilities for disabled customers, but the bed settee could be more comfortable. I enjoyed a view of the cathedral from my room, adding to the charm of the stay.

Rooms
7.0
The room was equipped with all necessary facilities for disabled customers and had a view of the cathedral.
Service
9.0
The reception desk service was outstanding, especially the receptionist who efficiently resolved our reservation mistake. Both check-in and check-out processes were smooth.
Location
9.0
Being in the center of Durham, close to the train station and city center, made it extremely convenient for exploring the city. The new facilities around the hotel added to the overall experience.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delightful with an abundance of silverware and a breakfast featuring black pudding and fried eggs. The fresh seafood was a highlight.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's dining facilities were top-notch, providing a great dining experience at a reduced rate.
View of the cathedral
Uncomfortable bed settee
Jon
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.8/10

I had an amazing stay at the hotel with a perfect jacuzzi room for 4. The bed was comfortable, and the view was lovely. The reception desk service made our stay extra special with friendly and professional staff. The location across the river was ideal, and the dining experience, although not included, was not the best. Overall, a great value for money stay.

Rooms
8.0
Our jacuzzi room for 4 was fantastic, with a reasonable bed and an unexpected lovely view.
Service
9.0
From the maintenance man to the breakfast staff and receptionists, the service was top-notch, and they couldn't have been more helpful.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect, right on the river side with a footbridge leading to the city center, providing easy access to all the new facilities in Durham.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience, although at a reduced rate, didn't meet our expectations with hot food being served cold on trays, but there were plenty of silverware pieces.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for our needs during the stay.
Graham
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.6/10

This hotel is an absolute gem! The rooms are cozy, clean, and come with lovely gowns and slippers as well as a minibar. The view from the rooms is just breathtaking, and the windows open to let in fresh air. However, the dining experience could be improved as some hot food arrived cold. The service here is top-notch, making our stay truly special with accommodating and professional staff. The location is just perfect, right on the riverside with a footbridge leading to the city center. You can easily walk to all the new facilities. The hotel facilities are great, but the dining quality could be better.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms are cozy, clean, and offer lovely views with windows that open for fresh air, plus they come with gowns, slippers, and a minibar.
Service
9.0
The staff here is amazing, going above and beyond to make our stay special, accommodating one of our requests and providing friendly and professional customer service.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location on the riverside with a footbridge to the city center is just perfect and within walking distance of all the new facilities in Durham.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience, although offering some good dishes, had a downside with hot food being served cold at times.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers great facilities to enhance your stay.
Ryan
United States of America, January  2024
9.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location is fantastic, right by the river, and so close to all the key sights in Durham. The rooms were beautiful with an incredible view, and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay special. The dining experience was top-notch with delicious freshly baked croissants. However, it would have been even better if dining was included in the room rate. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious and well-equipped with all necessary facilities. The view from my room was simply stunning!
Service
9.0
The receptionist was exceptionally helpful and sorted out a reservation mistake promptly. The entire staff made me feel so welcome and appreciated.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location right on the river side allowed us to easily explore the tourist sites and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Durham. It was truly convenient!
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delightful, especially with the freshly baked croissants. However, it would have been even better if the meals were included in the room rate.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities at the hotel were top-notch, making our stay even more enjoyable. Everything was well-maintained and modern.
great view
dining not included
Mike
United Kingdom, December  2023
8.4/10

The hotel is centrally located in Durham with convenient access to tourist attractions. The rooms are spacious and clean, equipped with comfortable beds and windows for fresh air. The staff provides professional and friendly service, except for some slow service at the bar. The dining experience, although with abundant silverware, could improve in hot food quality. The hotel boasts modern facilities and is priced reasonably.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms are spacious, clean, and provide a comfortable stay.
Service
8.0
The staff offers professional and friendly service, with a minor issue of slow service at the bar.
Location
9.0
The hotel is right in the center of Durham, within walking distance to major attractions and shopping areas.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience could be better in terms of hot food quality, despite the abundance of silverware.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel features modern facilities to enhance guests' stay.
Edward
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. The location was perfect for exploring Durham, though the dining experience left something to be desired. Overall, a great value for the price.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and well-equipped with all the necessary toiletries. The bed was comfortable and the view from my room was spectacular.
Service
7.0
The staff, from the maintenance man to the receptionists, were welcoming and helpful. However, they didn't respond promptly to my request for extra bedding.
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently located right on the river bank, allowing for easy access to Durham's attractions. It's just a short walk to the city center and the train station.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a bit inconsistent. While some dishes were well-cooked and delicious, others arrived cold. On the bright side, the breakfast offered a variety of fresh food options.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers a range of facilities, including room service, housekeeping, and laundry services. Additionally, the welcome drink upon arrival was a nice touch.
Chuck
United States of America, November  2023
7.4/10

The hotel is ideally located right in the center of Durham, with a stunning view of the castle. Although the rooms weren't cleaned during our stay and beds weren't made, the view was impressive. The service was exceptional, going out of their way to accommodate us both at check-in and check-out, making our stay extra special. The location is superb, close to the river and just a stone's throw away from the train station and city center. On the downside, the dining experience was disappointing with hot food served cold. Overall, a mixed experience with memorable highlights.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms with the castle view were impressive, but unfortunately, they weren't cleaned during our stay, and the beds weren't made.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and professional, making our stay extra special. They were able to accommodate us on one special request which was highly appreciated.
Location
9.0
The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Durham, within walking distance of everything. The footbridge nearby gives easy access to the city center, and there's a great restaurant over the river.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was disappointing, with hot food being served cold. The quality of the food didn't meet our expectations.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were decent, although there were some areas for improvement in terms of dining quality.
Cameron
United States of America, November  2023
8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel with its prime location near the river and close proximity to Durham's attractions. The rooms were comfortable and well-equipped, but the dining experience left something to be desired. The service was exceptional, making my time here truly enjoyable.

Rooms
8.0
I was delighted with my room overlooking the river, and it came with complimentary cold drinks and cakes. The internet service was reliable.
Service
9.0
The staff went above and beyond to accommodate my requests, from check-in to check-out. The receptionist always had a warm smile and offered great service.
Location
9.0
I felt lucky to have a lovely view of the river, and the hotel's central location allowed me to explore Durham easily on foot.
Dining
7.0
While the dining options were a bit limited, the food was well-cooked and served with a smile. I enjoyed the fresh cooked-to-order dishes.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered a range of facilities that enhanced my stay, adding to the overall comfort and convenience.
great location
limited dining options
John
United Kingdom, October  2023
7.8/10

The hotel offers a double bed room with a fantastic view, cleaned thoroughly by housekeeping. The friendly and professional staff, especially the receptionist who fixed our reservation mistake, provided great customer service. The centralized location near various tourist sites is a major advantage. The dining experience, however, was subpar with cold hot food served on trays, despite ample silverware. Overall, the hotel delivers a clean, comfortable stay with exceptional service but lacks in the dining department.

Rooms
9.0
The room with a fantastic view and double bed was cleaned thoroughly by housekeeping.
Service
9.0
The staff were very friendly and professional, offering great customer service.
Location
9.0
The hotel's central location provided easy access to various tourist sites, making it convenient for exploration.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was disappointing with hot food served cold on trays.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met our basic needs during the stay.
Adam
United Kingdom, July  2023
8.2/10

The hotel offers a great view of the river with adequate facilities and well-thought-out amenities. The staff, from the maintenance team to the receptionists, provided top-notch customer service. The location is very convenient for exploring Durham's tourist attractions but the dining experience could be improved. Overall, a comfortable stay with good value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms provide a great view of the river and come with adequate facilities and well-thought-out amenities.
Service
9.0
The staff were very friendly and professional, offering excellent customer service.
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently located on the river crossing bridge into town, making it less than a 10-minute walk to Durham's tourist attractions. Very central!
Dining
7.0
The dining experience could be improved as the hot food was sometimes served cold, impacting the overall quality.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were adequate and added to the overall comfort of the stay.
Great view
Inconsistent dining
Lisa
United Kingdom, June  2023
8.2/10

The hotel boasts a superb location right on the river in Durham, with a footbridge leading to the city center. The rooms offer a large comfortable bed, cleaned thoroughly with a great view, but some extras were lacking. The service was exceptional, making our stay extra special. However, the dining experience had some drawbacks. Overall, a great value for money stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were cleaned thoroughly, offering a large comfortable bed and a great view.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, with friendly and professional staff who made our stay extra special.
Location
9.0
The hotel is right on the river in Durham, within walking distance of the city center and near the shopping center.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was average, with some room for improvement in the food quality.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.
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